Your adorable cat and dog love playing with each other. They even share their toys. But what happens when your dog chews a toy containing catnip? Is catnip safe for your dog?

Worry no more. Catnip – both dried and fresh – is safe for dogs. It may even have certain benefits for your fur buddy. The main compound in catnip is nepetalactone. It makes cats go crazy with euphoria but is also safe for dogs.

Catnip may also be beneficial vitamins to dogs including antioxidant vitamins A and C. The calming essential oils in catnip might help your dog sleep better. If your dog gets anxious while going to the vet, catnip can help calm them down. 

Half a teaspoon of catnip sprinkled on your dog’s food can help repel fleas and ticks from their coats.  You can also add a few leaves of catnip to your pet’s drinking water. Keep an eye on your pet to ensure there are no adverse reactions. Most dogs love catnip but no two animals are the same. If in doubt, check with your vet.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.